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Fresh Crisis Looms Over PDP Ibadan Convention
A fresh crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as two separate court pronouncements have restrained the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from holding or monitoring the planned Ibadan convention. Despite these clear judicial orders, the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, issued a statement on Wednesday, insisting that the convention would...
“I won’t Compel My Deputy To Join APC” – Gov Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he will not compel his deputy, Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Diri formally joined the APC on November 3, without his deputy, fuelling speculation that Ewhrudjakpo has been penciled in for impeachment by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, the majority of whom followed Diri to the...
Court Extends Order Permitting PDP National Convention Till Friday
Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has again extended its interim order restraining any interference with the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, scheduled for November 15 and 16, in Ibadan. The extension will remain in force until Friday, when the substantive case comes up for further hearing. In his ruling, yesterday, Justice Ladiran Akintola ordered that...
“No Officer or soldier On Lawful Duty’ll be Punished” — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has said no officer or soldier on lawful duty would be punished as a result of the altercation that ensued between soldiers and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday Speaking on the occasion of the ministerial briefing to flag off the 2026 Armed Forces remembrance day celebration at...
Tinubu Endorse NGE’s Proposal For Media Tax Relief, VAT Exemption
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, endorsed the plethora of requests made by the Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, in a bid to rescue the distressed media sector in the country. He also told the editors to exercise their gate-keeping role with patriotism and fairness, warning that irresponsible reporting and misinformation could undermine national cohesion and democratic stability. President of the Nigeria Guild...
Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Stay Of Proceedings At Appeal Court, Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has approached the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to halt further proceedings in his ongoing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a motion filed before the appellate court, Kanu prayed for a stay of delivery of judgment in the terrorism case...
INEC Issues Certificate of Return To Soludo, Deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, following their victory in last Saturday’s governorship election. The certificates were presented by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC’s National Commissioner supervising the Anambra election, at the Commission’s state headquarters in Awka. “Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 mandates...
Reps Expresses Concern Over 1,894 Unmanned Borders
The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the alarming state of Nigeria’s border security, revealing that 1,894 out of the country’s 1,978 official entry points remain unmanned, a situation lawmakers said has left the nation dangerously exposed to criminal activities. Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security, Isa Anka, raised the alarm, yesterday, during the inauguration of...
Governor Lawal Declares Emergency In Health, Education Sector
Zamfara state Governor Dauda Lawal has said he declared emergency in education and health sector to revamp the two areas for the commonwealth of his citizens. He revealed this on Monday when he hosted the management of the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe, in Gusau on Monday. The governor, welcoming the management team, stated that...
Pensioners Threatens To Embark On Naked Protest, Gives FG Nov 24 Deadline
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened a nationwide naked protest on November 24, if government fails to pay their outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced this while briefing newsmen in Lagos, yesterday. Ogunbote, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NIPOST Chapter, said the protest would hold...
